Classic watch to gift- black gold watch

 

Black gold watches are a timeless classic. Its elegant appeal makes it a wardrobe staple. For decades designers keep re-launching these designs with a few twists and contemporary technological features. And like fine wine, they only get better with time.

I would rate these watches as an heirloom pieces because they are more of an investment. Buy one in real karat gold and keep the watch for eternity in your family. You can also pick them as gifts for your father, brother or even close friend. Though I do like white mother of pearl dials, there’s something about black dials that blends perfectly with gold.
It creates a contrast that it subtle and yet not understated. A classic pick here is the 14k gold-plated men’s Black Hills watch with diamond accent. This distinguished design comes with 12k gold leaves and features an eagle motif. There is a diamond accent marker situated between the leaves for a stylish appeal.
Other features of the watch include date window and quartz movement. It is also water resistant up to 30 meters. The watch movements are imported from Japan. This elegant design can be worn for formal occasions and is ideal for men who don’t like the fieriness or shine of gold.
If you are looking for something in black gold and leather then check out the 46mm Miami chronograph watch in black. Inspired by sultry Miami nightlife, this watch features an oversized avant-garde black and gold design. It has all classical elements with surprising cutting-edge. It highlights your dynamic lifestyle with the black saffiano leather strap and sapphire mineral coating.
The chronograph functions, black enamel dial with logo and three-hand Swiss quartz Ronda movement and golden markers make it desirable possession.

Bulova 95U30 Diamond And Gold Watch- A Treasured Gift

Of late, I have been in quite a nostalgic mood. I have been cleaning out my cupboards. In the process, I came across many old photographs and memorabilia, one of which was my precious Bulova Gold Watch.
My uncle presented this exquisite watch to me when I graduated from college. My uncle and I shared a unique relationship. He loved pulling my leg and I have been a victim of many of his pranks. Over the years I had become quite cautious when he was around. However, he always pampered me, as I was his favorite niece. He was quite proud when I graduated with flying colors.



After the gradation, when he presented me with the present, I was a little wary. I opened the gift cautiously. I caught my breath when I saw this beautiful Bulova 95U30 diamond and gold watch. It had a 14K oval gold case and the bezel was studded with diamonds. The white mother of pearl dial had golden indexes and two gems at the 6 and 12 positions. Its delicate bracelet band had a design of alternating diamonds and gold leaves. A slide lock clasp with a safety latch was used to fasten the watch. The moisture-resistant watch kept up the Bulova tradition of not only looking like an elegant piece of jewelery but also working with the precision that Bulova watches are renowned for. After all, Bulova timepieces have been used to keep time aboard the Air Force One, and on the moon by NASA.

Thereafter I used to wear my Bulova gold and diamond watch on all special occasions. However, after my uncle’s death, I stopped using it and kept it safely with my other memorabilia.

Latest bracelet trends

 

Bracelets have always been in vogue and I personally think it’s likely to continue that way because of the sheer variety and the personality that a bracelet possesses. It makes for a lovely gift – to a mom, a sister, friend, anyone. Girls charm bracelet has always been around as long as I can remember and holds a cute charm and appeal. The Pandora range of charm bracelets are sought out for their combination of tradition and sophistication and are attractive because of the wide price range. I also love the bradford exchange charm bracelet.  And although they’ve been met with some controversy in the recent past, jelly bracelets are inexpensive, come in multitudes of colors, and add an element of childish fun to any casual or clubbing outfit.

Trends for bracelets this season veers towards the ornamental with a dramatic, exotic, and unique flair.  Bracelets with rhinestones, crystals, Venetian art glass in colors like black, grey and neutrals are the flavor of the season.  If you want a bracelet for formal occasions, try the faux and real pearl bracelets and exude a timeless charm.  I love antique and vintage bracelets that ooze character of a bygone age.  My sister and I treated ourselves to an early Christmas gift with some lovely sister bracelets set with rhinestones, which give them a kind of unusual retro look.

If you want to give your mother something unique this festival season, try for mommy bracelets.  One or two of these bracelets are a wonderful way to say “I love you” to the most favorite person in the world. They can be custom-made according to her tastes. If you want to make her feel really treasured, buy her the sterling silver ones with silver or gold beads, pearls, Swarovski crystals or semi-precious gemstones. You can get some lovely hand-crafted ones from jewelers that take special orders.
You can give bracelets to the people you love and cherish this season and make them feel really special.

Make your friend smile with a best friend necklace

 

Even with so many gifts options out there, jewelry is still a great go-to choice for girls. So before my friends and I were to go our separate ways for graduation, I decided to give each one of them a present they will love and cherish forever: the best friend necklace. I think there’s nothing more precious to a girl than a necklace, — it’s definitely a gift that’s as unique and good as your friendship itself.  And since they range  from about as low to $10 up to a $100, they’re also an affordable choice.I carefully chose each necklace, making sure to coordinate my friends’ personalities and the love we shared. The friends forever necklace was definitely for my only best-est friend and the person who knows me the best. This friend shared every single thing of life with me so this one had to be for her. This necklace is disc shaped and has a cute message that follows its circular pattern. A sterling silver polish gives it a glossy finish.

The AWST best friend’s necklace was gifted to my friend who is known as the tomboy of the group. Since she’s outgoing, enthusiastic and loves animals, this necklace reminded me of her instantly. It’s a set of two chains with their pendants of horses. One in pink and the other was in blue. Very cute and very her!
The Juicy Couture split heart best friend necklace is for the one who loves everything this brand makes. It’s a very common necklace that has two split-hearts that come together to form the signature Juicy Couture crown. It’s available in brass, gold, platinum and zirconium.
And then, the reflections forever necklace was cute too. This dainty pendant was a little different from the others. Its two pendants were not alike at all. One was a gold colored round pendant with two little hearts and states “forever friends” and the other one was much smaller, heart shaped and it honored friendship. I gave this to a friend that was very different from everyone but very special.
Best friend’s necklaces are sure to make any one of your friends feel special. I know mine did. You can also add coordinating ear studs or earrings for an extra gesture of friendship.

The perfect gift for your sister

 

Sisters make you laugh, smile and cry, but at the end of the day they are your best friend. Before you know it, Thanksgiving will have come and gone, and it will be time to get gifts for all of our wonderful family and friends. Since our sisters are our best friends, we should get them something extra special this year.
I know that my sister loves jewelry, so I’ve been looking at different sister bracelets to get her for a Christmas present. I figure that even if she doesn’t wear it, the fact that it is a special, personal gift makes it worth it. But I know that my sister loves jewelry, and silver goes best with her style, so I’m going to get her a silver sister bracelet.

There are a lot of options out there when it comes to what the message on the jewelry actually says. You could get a bracelet that simply says, “Sisters” or “Always sisters, forever friends.” You should just think about what type of message you want the jewelry to have on it, because it will be a gift she will treasure forever.
If your sister is not a bracelet type of girl, they are other meaningful gifts for sisters. I would recommend sister necklaces as an alternative option. You can them with charms, beads and messages as well.  Some people prefer necklaces to bracelets, so think of what your sister would most likely use. If she’s a stylish fashionista maybe you should go all out, and get her a matching necklace and bracelet!

EXSESWARS 2011

Ladies watches with a menswear vibe

 

After raving endlessly about boyfriend-inspired jeans and shirts, fashion magazines shift their attention to watches inspired by men. Chunky or big-dial watches, as they are commonly referred to, these women’s watches come with a menswear vibe.

When the trend started I really loved the idea of larger watches on thin and delicate wrists.  Alexa Chung’s masculine-feminine dichotomy is one fashion mantra that suits the like of many celebrities. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have sported vintage menswear watches at many red carpet events.
Britney Spears swears by Roger Dubuis along with Chopard Montres Dame and Breitling watches, while trendy Victoria Beckham (aka Posh Spice) prefers Piaget. If I had to break the bank, then Rolex, Omega and Breguet would probably top my list. But right now I have to make do with some pocket-friendly and yet fashionable alternatives like-
1. Tommy Hilfiger lady watch
When it comes to men inspired watches, Tommy Hilfiger blends chunky masculinity with feminine hues and embellishments. Big dials with pink straps and matte gold with diamonds are two of my favorites.
2. Fossil
The Fossil boyfriend watch in silver is another men-inspired design with a dash of effeminacy. It has a round stainless steel case textured pink dial. Other features include three-hand quartz movement, multi sub-dials and a shiny and brushed metal link bracelet.
3. Guess
Guess has a range of contemporary designs that retains the masculine touch with some bold colors like purple and turquoise. The Guess logo on the dial and enhanced features make these watches very popular with women. In fact, they are very close to regular men’s watches.

Show team spirit with a necklace from your favorite NFL team!

 

Being a hardcore football fan, I am always on the lookout for accessories and products with NFL logos and prints. For me there’s no team spirit till I flaunt some cool tees or themed accessories! Of course, I don’t want to end up looking like a crazy fan or a Super Bowl special sub.

So, what I try and do here is incorporate some trendy accessories or jewelry into my look. Recently, I picked up a couple of these Steelers necklaces. Just wear them with your team tee to sport your team pride. The Pittsburgh Steelers themed necklaces are surely wearable, trendy and affordable.
Of course, they are also excellent gifts for your sports-fanatic family. With Thanksgiving and the holiday season about to start soon, there are plenty of games lined up to flaunt these. These unisex pieces are wearable by almost everyone. If Go Steelers is the mantra for your family, then these neckpieces should be checked out!
Most of these neckpieces are affordably priced from $10 and go up to $35 for the titanium once. There are slightly more expensive ones (about $50) available too, which are made from sterling silver.

I bought this Pittsburgh Steelers crystal logo necklace at just $14.95. Let the Steelers spirit outshine this competition with this feminine crystal logo piece. If you want something more neutral and tomboyish then the titanium necklace, with a blend of germanium is a cool alternative. And if you wanna get one for your pet, they have dog tag necklaces too!

Deborah Lippmann is having a fashion moment

 

Magazines, beauty bloggers and pretty much anyone with an inclination toward nail polish love this nail manicurist to the stars.

Bobbi Brown discovered her talent back in the mid 90s and let the people at Allure know – who were so enamored by Lippmann that they declared her “one of the best manicurists in the country” (Boca Raton News – Feb 3, 2003). And In the past year alone, she brought her expertise to Harper’s Bazaar (Mar. ’11 editorial Fashion’s Mike Nichols Moment,), Nylon Magazine (May ’11 editorial Oh, The Horror,), and Vanity Fair (Dec. ’10 editorial Forever Cher; Sep. ’10 editorial Lady Gaga’s Cultural Revolution. Blogs and online magazines love her too.
Deborah Lippmann actually started out by pursuing a career as a jazz vocalist in New York (she’s originally from Arizona) but found herself working as a manicurist. After years of building success among famous clientele, she founded the Lippmann Collection in 1999, which features her own nail polish and other nail grooming tools.
Now you know the story behind the woman, on to the nail polish!
The Fall 2011 collection is a little bit dark and edgy, with a hunter green (Billionaire), a dusty red (Single Ladies) and the burnt orange (Brick House). Each has a warm undertone to combat chilly fall, with a bit of shimmer for a glamorous feel.
She also released a three-nail polish collection called Get the Party Started in conjunction with Nordstrom’s Anniversary 2011 sale, a dazzling New Year’s-worthy collection featuring three glitter nail polishes: Happy Birthday, Candy Shop, and Forget You.
Deborah Lippman’s Spring and Summer 2011 swatches are like a candy confection: the powder blue Glitter in the Air has hexagonal glitters suspended in it, Naked is sophisticated (who would think?) and creamy, and Girls Just Want to Have Fun is an on-trend coral.
What’s your favorite Deborah Lippman nail polish?

Deborah Lippmann nail varnishes

• Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer - Billionaire
• Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer - Single Ladies
• Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer - Brick House
• Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer - Glitter in the Air
• Deborah Lippmann Naked Nail Lacquer
• Deborah Lippmann Girls Just Want to Have Fun Nail Lacquer
• Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer - I Know What Boys Like
• Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer - Yellow Brick Road

How to have young, bright eyes with Relastin Eye Silk

 

When you pamper yourself and get plenty of rest you can almost see the energy in your eyes. On the flip side, sleep deprivation and endless work is reflected in our eyes as well. Because the skin around your eyes is soft and delicate it deserves some extra attention. Stress, lack of sleep and aging causes dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles.

Don’t wait until your eyes are suffering to do something about it! There is a product called Relastin Eye Silk that can prevent early aging and negative effects due to stress and fatigue. Essentially this product works by influencing your skin to being producing elastin.
Elastin is a natural protein that does exactly what it sounds like it does. It gives your skin the elasticity to stretch and then return to it’s original, firm shape. By increasing the elasticity of your skin, your skin will no longer sag and look tired.
This product comes in attractive packaging and has been heavily praised by customers. This highly effective product is described as lightweight with a silky smooth texture. It not only firms and revitalizes but also moisturizes the skin for optimal benefits. It is great to apply underneath your makeup during the day or at night while you sleep.
Don’t let your eyes be the first to endure the effects of aging and stress. Whether you want to help already developed circles and wrinkles or want to prevent them, this is a great product for you. You can put a stop to it now ensuring young, healthy looking eyes that will brighten up your day.

A collectible time-piece to gift him

 

You are probably tired of giving all the common gifts to your partner like vacations, books and even CD’s. This time you want to try out something that is more romantic, eternal and timeless. What can be better than a Bulova gold watch?

Not only can your spouse or partner wear it every day, it will remind them of you whenever they look at the time. Yes, the fragrance of the flower will go away and he will probably get bored of that CD. But watches are something practical, utile and also convenient.
These days a lot of people only use the cell phone to check their time. With a classy gold watch on their hand, you can be assured that they would love to flaunt this timepiece. Another benefit here is that gold watches are the perfect formal accessory for men.
Be it a wedding, party or some other social function, a gold watch never ceases to make an impression. Plus you also get the latest and advanced features on these watches and that too at amazing discounts!
There are a range of designs and styles to check out. For instance, if your partner is not too fond of gold, you can opt for a matte finish or even a combination of gold with steel or silver. You can choose from classy round and suave rectangle dials too!
If you want to give something more old-fashioned and classic, then Bulova also has unisex pocket watches. The benefit here is that it can be used as an accessory or even for costume parties. So, plan out your special gift in advance and give him the gift of precision timekeeping.

Belt up with a buckle ring

“What is it with women and jewelry?” my husband asked me after I had been browsing through the catalogs of some jewelry sites for approximately three hours! That was when a stunning buckle ring caught my eye. For those of you who love trivia, according to the Answers.com , a buckle ring is said to “denote strength, loyalty and protection”. For ladies who prefer to let their aesthetic sense rule when choosing jewelry, here are a few buckle rings that I hope will captivate you! The list has been garnered after several hours of research!

• Diamond accent 10k gold buckle ring: This simple gold ring has lacy filigree adorning the ring while the buckle has four pave diamond accents. It is perfect for adding an elegant touch to your everyday clothes.
• Diamond buckle ring in yellow gold: Looking for more bling; then this 14kt yellow gold buckle ring is just what you asked for. It has 111 diamonds weighing 0.30ct t.w.
• Diamond buckle ring in yellow gold and black agate: This striking ring has a body made of black agate. The buckle comprises of 13 diamonds embedded in 18kt yellow gold, and three diamonds are set in the agate ring to resemble the buckle holes. The diamonds weigh .15 ct. t.w.
• Sterling silver fashion ring: For those who prefer the understated sophistication of silver, this handcrafted fashion ring is chic and yet eye-catching.
• Carlo Viani ruby and sapphire black sterling silver buckle ring: When you want to flaunt your pretty fingers, slip on this trendy black sterling silver ring with multicolored stones that weigh 1.09 ct.
• Black and white enamel diamond sterling silver ring: If you are a minimalist and prefer non-fussy designs, this ring that resembles a black and white belt with a 0.1 ct diamond studded buckle will appeal to you.

When you are tired of wearing those typical floral, heart shaped or birthstone rings, and yet don’t feel like wearing edgy rings with snake or skull motifs, tread the middle path with trendy elegant buckle rings!

Accessories Love: Make a Statement

As much as I love clothes, I am much more an accessories girl. I can shop for shoes, jewelry and handbags for hours on end, and I sometimes spend more time picking out my accessories than I do my outfit! Here are the top three things that I’m currently loving:

1) Jewelry — Make a statement with the jewelry you wear! You can go big with a jeweled or layered necklaces, bold bangles or my favorite are big cocktail rings. My YSL Arty ring is one of my favorites, and it definitely makes a statement! When wearing a big necklace, try to keep your tops pretty simple and minimally detailed. A bold necklace needs to be the focus of the outfit.
2) Scarves — Don’t forget about scarves for the spring! Even though the sun is coming out, it’s still a bit breezy, and the best way to keep warm with a jacket (or paired with a jacket) is a lightweight scarf. If you’re used to just tossing a cardigan on to keep you warm, then try adding a scarf like this one around your neck. Not only will it keep you warm, it will also add personality to your outfit in an instant!
3) Bags — The brighter the color, the better! A bag is the easiest way to infuse color into your wardrobe. If you are not sure about wearing hot pinks or purples, then get a handbag in those shades and wear it with your black/white/gray outfits. Just wait. You’ll see how much more fun your outfit becomes! This Rebecca Minkoff bag is one of my favorites, and it comes in a ton of colors.
This season, just know that the bolder, the brighter, the better; so whatever accessory you prefer, don’t hold back. Let it stand out and make a statement!

Quality watch sans the cost

 

When it comes to stylish and functional men’s accessories, watches surely top the list. Not only do they suave up your everyday trend, they also create an impression of professionalism and class. For men, watches are a very utile part of their wardrobe and of course a style statement too.

However, budget can often be a constraint when it comes to picking watches. You can have a couple of exclusive, designer timepieces in your collection. But not everyone can afford a Rolex and Breguet! Thankfully, there are budget-friendly designer watches available in the market these days.
For example, Nevada watch has an exclusive collection of trendy and durable timepieces, sans the cost. They are a Swiss brand that is prized most for their range of quality watches at affordable prices.
Now, it is true that you cannot wear a $2,000 watch to work or for every day purposes. Also, you need to add some variety in the watch collection, which is not possible with very expensive brands.
Nevada on the other hand provides you with an extensive range of trendy designs and patterns. You can opt for the urban-suave Anochrome steel band or a classic leather belt. They also have dressy watches, which are perfect formal occasions with a fusion of steel and gold.
You can pick from a line of sporty casuals or go for elegant formals. The idea is to add some versatility to your wardrobe. I am not saying that don’t indulge in exclusive designer pieces. But when it comes to more casual and everyday wear, there are plenty of budget-friendly watches available.

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